>>> from NewEgg). You will, of course, need a 64-bit operating system to
>>> take advantage of more than 4GB of RAM. The X100e uses DDR2, and the
>> I don't understand the "of course" above. Don't know about Windows, but
>> Linux kernel compiled for ia32 can use more than 4GB, assuming you
>> compiled it with the appropriate config options.
>> That doesn't mean it's the recommended way to use such a machine, just
>> that you don't *need* a 64bit OS to make use of more than 4GB.
> Do some Googling for 'windows 32-bit 64-bit memory limitation'. You'll find
> tons of discussions about the issue. I don't know technically whether it is
> possible to overcome that issue or not, but it is generally accepted that
> you need 64-bit Windows to use over 4GB of RAM.
I won't bother googling since I don't care about Windows. I just wanted
to set the record straight w.r.t the "need a 64-bit operating system to
take advantage of more than 4GB of RAM".
Stefan
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